Upon consider the previous year, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These accounts probe intricate themes from political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author became known in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. While several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he still sell millions of copies. This prompts a key query: Has he become an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The resulting intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich country has risen as a significant force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise nature of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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